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Use this photo to help you write a Lantern Poem.

This five line poem is written in the shape of a Japanese lantern.
Each line is limited by a specific number of syllables.

1st line: 1 syllable
2nd line: 2 syllables
3rd line: 3 syllables
4th line: 4 syllables
5th line:1 syllable

Write the lantern poem in your writing journal. Maybe there is something you would like to write about and you can try to do it as a lantern poem.



Eventually we are going to make some poetry books. You will include examples of all the different types of poetry we have explored.

Here are some links to poetry websites:
Children's Poetry Archive
Poetry 4 Kids
Poems for Children - The Classics